When it comes down to it, I think Aether shines brightest in an EP format, not an album. Something about the extended runtime and tracklist tends to get to Aether in a way where he's trying to do too much. This album has some really great moments (particularly the back half), but it just feels messy both sonically and narratively.
Favourites: Resplendent Star, Among The Dreamers
Least: Beacon